Side by side
Liquid Story Binder XE vs WriteRoom
Both stand on writing apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free trial Windows
Liquid Story Binder XE combines drafting, project organization, manuscript assembly, and backup features in a Windows application. Its one-time registrations provide indefinite use, while the trial offers full functionality for a limited period.
Visit Liquid Story Binder XE Free trial Mac
WriteRoom combines focused composition with extensive document, navigation, and theme controls. Mac users should weigh its preview status and stated tab-setting limitation before choosing it.
Visit WriteRoomThe facts
| Liquid Story Binder XE | WriteRoom | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | Mac |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | WriteRoom (Mac App Store): $4.99, paid once |
| Plans published | 2 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | blackobelisksoftware.com | hogbaysoftware.com |
| On writing apps | #119 of 135 | #123 of 135 |
Liquid Story Binder XE: what it does well
- Planning tools for chapters, scenes, and timelines
- Universal Search covers project materials and backups
- Combines chapters into formatted manuscripts
- Portable flash-drive operation
- Fully functional 30-day-use trial
What to know first
- Windows only
- No mobile apps
- Trial stops after 30 non-consecutive days
- Registration is required for indefinite use
WriteRoom: what it does well
- Full-screen workspace for focused writing
- Live word count and reading time
- Automatic writing-session spreadsheet logs
- HTML and Rich Text export
- Themes, backgrounds, textures, and typing sounds
What to know first
- No free plan
- Mac-only platform
- Version 4 is described as a preview
- Tabs indentation and tab-width settings malfunction
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